About one story: A. Bakunts "Alpine Violet"


"Alpine Violet" by Aksel Bakunts can be understood and interpreted in different ways. Is the story about the perception of beauty, or perhaps the clash of old and new times, or does the author raise social issues? In the "Parallel Readings" program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the most famous and popular story of Armenian literature.

The modernity of "Narek"


How is "Narek" relevant today, how can it help our people and Christians all over the world today, what ways of life does the "Book of Tragedy" written in the Middle Ages indicate? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and ethnographer Arusyak Tamrazyan talk.

 

Christmas according to hymns and verses


Sharakan or hymn is the main type of our spiritual-ecclesiastical music, at the same time, it is one of the oldest genres of Armenian language poetry. The authors of ancient examples of hymns are Mesrop Mashtots, Sahak Partev, Movses Khorenatsi, Hovhan Mandakuni. Many of our hymn writers wrote hymns dedicated to Christmas, the first and great holiday of the Christian year. These works are dominated by the inspiring and festive mood of the Savior's birth, the motifs of admiration for the Holy Mother of God and Baby Jesus. The hymns and gospels of Christmas are discussed in "Parallel Readings" by literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan.

About one story: Levon Bashalyan, "Kaghand"


Christmas or "kaghand" stories were popular and widespread in Western Armenian reality until the 10s of the 20th century. New novelization began each new year with "kaghand" novels. The first works of the year published in the press of the time, in accordance with the recommendations of the holidays, discussed benevolence, compassion, brotherhood, mercy towards the poor and oppressed, repentance and conversion, new beginning and renewal of life, as well as national themes. Levon Bashalyan's "Kaghand" is such a cozy story. Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the story.

Derenik Demirchyan's Armenian


Derenik Demirchyan's essay "Armenian" was first published in 1920 in the press. Later, it was included in the 14th volume of the author's works, but "scissored". The essay differs thematically and in tone from Demirchyan's other works and raises many questions. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the essay "the Armenian" in "Parallel Readings".

About one story. Susanna Harutyunyan, "The Howl of Female Winds"


Novels, short stories and short stories of prose writer Susanna Harutyunyan are remarkable for the topics they discuss, not so "feminine" perspective, psychological subtleties of character creation. S. Harutyunyan's story "The Howl of Female Winds" is discussed in "Parallel Readings" by literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan.

Within one story. Vrezh Israelyan, "I, the Muse and the Abyss"


One of Vrezh Israelyan's last short stories, "I, the Muse and the Abyss" at first glance is a satirical work with domestic and social themes, but the careful reader will find echoes of the novelist's favorite national destiny and historical themes, subtle references to reality and the writer's condition. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and novelist Mher Israelyan discuss Israelyan's story "I, the Muse and the Abyss".

When September comes


Various issues related to education, school, and learning have found their artistic reflection in classical and modern Armenian literature. Especially in Armenian prose we can find models of schools, principles of education, different characters of teachers. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan are talking. 

What can't we find in literature textbooks?


For most readers, the idea of ​​literature begins and ends with school textbooks, and later, for various reasons, people read very little. Literature school textbooks form literary taste, certain criteria for understanding and evaluating literature. No matter how much those textbooks try to make them modern, comprehensive, attractive, a lot of things are still left out of those books. What can't we find in literature textbooks? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss.

Literary August


The month of August is especially mentioned a lot in Armenian and world literature. Why is it so, what tips and forms of artistic expression does literary August have? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan talk and read.

Where were you, Zorayr Khalapyan?


Zorayr Khalapyan is one of the most prominent figures of Armenian prose of the 20th century. His famous novels, "Where have you been, man of God", "And returning your portrait", "The dying man" are favorite books of different generations. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and novelist Alis Hovhannisyan talk about the features of Zorayr Khalapyan's prose, its significance and value in "Parallel Readings".

Within one story. Abig Avagyan, "Southern Fever"


Abig Avagyan is one of the most unique figures of Soviet-Armenian prose, whose works, unfortunately, few people remember today. A. Avagyan's stories are distinguished by their unique, even exotic oriental atmosphere, new and interesting themes, and unique writing style. One of Abig Avagyan's most famous short stories, "Southern Fever", is discussed by literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan.